Gordon Central High School students in Michelle Algarin’s Spanish class combined creativity and language learning through a superhero project. Students created their own superheroes and described their traits, characteristics, and abilities in Spanish. This project gives students the opportunity to practice vocabulary and communication skills in a fun and meaningful way. These students have some great art skills!
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Ashworth Middle School 8th grade students in Coach Ashley’s science class worked on identifying balanced and unbalanced equations. By comparing atoms on both sides of an equation, students practiced identifying what makes an equation balanced.
They did a great job working through these formulas!
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They did a great job working through these formulas!
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Red Bud Middle School 8th grade students in Cassie Bartley’s math class were strengthening their understanding of functions through the Function of the Day.
Students worked on graphing the function, solving problems, and discussing key features and observations along the way. This activity helped students think critically about patterns, relationships, and how functions can be represented and analyzed.
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Students worked on graphing the function, solving problems, and discussing key features and observations along the way. This activity helped students think critically about patterns, relationships, and how functions can be represented and analyzed.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Red Bud Elementary students in Mrs. Davis’s REACH class were putting creativity and problem solving to work as they developed characters for a multi tiered game they are creating for a class project.
Students began designing their own characters, identified personality traits, and thought through challenges each character might face. They then used those details to help shape different levels for the game.
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Students began designing their own characters, identified personality traits, and thought through challenges each character might face. They then used those details to help shape different levels for the game.
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Gordon Central High School Teaching as a Profession students in Mrs. Albright’s class had the opportunity to visit Ashworth Middle School and work alongside teachers and students in the classroom.
These future educators gained valuable hands-on experience in a real school setting. Experiences like this help students better understand this future career path.
The group was even willing to pose for a picture, and AMS PE teacher Coach Moore joined in on the fun for one of them!
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These future educators gained valuable hands-on experience in a real school setting. Experiences like this help students better understand this future career path.
The group was even willing to pose for a picture, and AMS PE teacher Coach Moore joined in on the fun for one of them!
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Fairmount Elementary School is being recognized as a 2025–2026 John Hancock Proficiency Ribbon recipient!
This recognition from the Georgia Department of Education is awarded to schools where at least 90% of participating students demonstrate the ability to write their names in cursive. Under the instruction of 3rd grade ELA/reading teachers Alyssa Byrd and Katy Waters, Fairmount Elementary students developed strong cursive writing skills last year and reached this impressive milestone.
Congratulations to our students and teachers on this achievement!
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This recognition from the Georgia Department of Education is awarded to schools where at least 90% of participating students demonstrate the ability to write their names in cursive. Under the instruction of 3rd grade ELA/reading teachers Alyssa Byrd and Katy Waters, Fairmount Elementary students developed strong cursive writing skills last year and reached this impressive milestone.
Congratulations to our students and teachers on this achievement!
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Today, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize National IT Professionals Day and our dedicated Technology Department team members who keep technology working across our district.
From supporting classrooms and devices to maintaining networks, systems, security, and day-to-day technology needs, our IT professionals play an important role in helping students and staff stay connected and ready to learn.
Thank you for your knowledge, problem solving, and continued support of our schools!
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From supporting classrooms and devices to maintaining networks, systems, security, and day-to-day technology needs, our IT professionals play an important role in helping students and staff stay connected and ready to learn.
Thank you for your knowledge, problem solving, and continued support of our schools!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Gordon County Schools proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
From September 15 through October 15, we recognize and celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
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From September 15 through October 15, we recognize and celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
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Reminder: Friday, September 18, is Flex Learning Friday for Gordon County Schools.
Schools will be closed, and students will complete learning activities from home. Families are encouraged to review any information shared by their child’s school or teacher.
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Gordon County Schools will be holding a meeting for private and home school children with disabilities on September 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM.
The consultation process is required by the IDEA 2004 to discuss services and support offered by Gordon County Schools.
At the meeting, we will discuss child find processes and how parents, teachers, and private school officials will be informed of the child find process and procedures; determine the proportionate share of federal funds available to serve parentally placed private/home school children with disabilities, including how that amount is calculated; and discuss equitable services to students with disabilities who attend private/home schools located in the LEA (the school system).
We will discuss how, where, and by whom special education and related services will be provided, including a discussion of the types of services (direct, alternative, education and related services will be provided, including a discussion of the types of services (direct, alternative).
Location:
Gordon County School Special Education Office
7300 Fairmount Hwy SE
Calhoun, GA 30701
Room # 5
We hope you will be able to join us for this consultation/discussion process. Please RSVP to 706-629-4474 or email kwilson@gcbe.org.
The consultation process is required by the IDEA 2004 to discuss services and support offered by Gordon County Schools.
At the meeting, we will discuss child find processes and how parents, teachers, and private school officials will be informed of the child find process and procedures; determine the proportionate share of federal funds available to serve parentally placed private/home school children with disabilities, including how that amount is calculated; and discuss equitable services to students with disabilities who attend private/home schools located in the LEA (the school system).
We will discuss how, where, and by whom special education and related services will be provided, including a discussion of the types of services (direct, alternative, education and related services will be provided, including a discussion of the types of services (direct, alternative).
Location:
Gordon County School Special Education Office
7300 Fairmount Hwy SE
Calhoun, GA 30701
Room # 5
We hope you will be able to join us for this consultation/discussion process. Please RSVP to 706-629-4474 or email kwilson@gcbe.org.
W.L. Swain Elementary students in Mrs. Stone’s STEAM class enjoyed a fun, hands on creative activity using Play-Doh.
Students had the opportunity to build, design, and use their imaginations. Activities like this help students explore new ideas while learning through hands on experiences.
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Students had the opportunity to build, design, and use their imaginations. Activities like this help students explore new ideas while learning through hands on experiences.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #WLSwainElementary
Tolbert Elementary Pre-K students in Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Stanley’s class had a great time practicing letters and talking about words that begin with those letters.
These early literacy activities help students build important foundations for reading, writing, and communication. As students recognize letters, connect sounds, and share words, they are developing skills that will support their learning for years to come.
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These early literacy activities help students build important foundations for reading, writing, and communication. As students recognize letters, connect sounds, and share words, they are developing skills that will support their learning for years to come.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #TolbertElementary
Homecoming Night is here at Gordon Central High School!
Join the Warriors tonight at Ratner Stadium as they take the field. The game begins at 7:30 PM, and you're invited to come out, cheer on the team, and celebrate as the Homecoming King and Queen are crowned.
Let’s fill the stands, show Pride in the Tribe, and make it a great night at GCHS!
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Join the Warriors tonight at Ratner Stadium as they take the field. The game begins at 7:30 PM, and you're invited to come out, cheer on the team, and celebrate as the Homecoming King and Queen are crowned.
Let’s fill the stands, show Pride in the Tribe, and make it a great night at GCHS!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
The Gordon County Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Alice Mashburn, Assistant Superintendents Sket Angland and Justin Timms, and Executive Director of Finance Mendy Goble visited schools across the district today to spend time in classrooms and walk through campuses.
There are so many amazing things happening throughout Gordon County Schools, and today was a wonderful opportunity to see students learning, teachers leading, and schools creating strong environments for success.
Pictured here, district leaders visited Red Bud Elementary with Principal Becky Hulsey. It was a fantastic day to celebrate the people, programs, and special moments that make our school system such a unique place to learn and grow!
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There are so many amazing things happening throughout Gordon County Schools, and today was a wonderful opportunity to see students learning, teachers leading, and schools creating strong environments for success.
Pictured here, district leaders visited Red Bud Elementary with Principal Becky Hulsey. It was a fantastic day to celebrate the people, programs, and special moments that make our school system such a unique place to learn and grow!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudElementary
Today, Gordon County Schools joins communities across our nation in observing Patriot Day.
We remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the courage of the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call, and reflect on the strength and unity shown in the days that followed.
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We remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the courage of the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call, and reflect on the strength and unity shown in the days that followed.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Sonoraville Elementary kindergarten students were active and engaged as they built important early literacy skills! Mrs. Gray’s class worked in small groups with Mrs. Mendoza and Mrs. Hales to explore phonics, practice letter recognition, and strengthen the foundations they will use as developing readers. #SonoravilleElementary #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Red Bud Elementary 1st grade students are building important early reading skills with Mrs. Priest! By practicing the difference between open and closed syllables, students are learning strategies that will help them decode words and become stronger, more confident readers. #RedBudElementary #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Red Bud Middle School band students are making great progress as they learn new music with Mr. Holley! It is exciting to hear these young musicians develop their skills and come together as an ensemble. They are already sounding great! #RedBudMiddle #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Sonoraville High School students are getting ready to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Mrs. Beckman’s Spanish students created posters to help build excitement for the celebration, with special activities and dress up days planned by the Foreign Language Department beginning September 15. #SonoravilleHigh #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Fairmount Elementary kindergarten students are learning how strong readers find meaning in a text! Mrs. White’s class used a creative anchor chart to explore how key details can “open doors” to understanding the central idea of what they read. #FairmountElementary #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
